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Fake ‘Hong Kong coin’ promoted by chief executive impersonator account
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Fake ‘Hong Kong coin’ promoted by chief executive impersonator account

A Solana-based ‘Hong Kong coin’ is being promoted by an X account impersonating as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Authorities and regulators have warned traders not to get scammed by the fake coin. On March 6, Hong Kong lawmaker…
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Chinese fund house giant launches tokenized money market fund in Hong Kong
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Chinese fund house giant launches tokenized money market fund in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong arm of ChinaAMC has introduced a tokenized money market fund in a bid to expand blockchain-based investment options for retail investors. China Asset Management (Hong Kong), a subsidiary of one of China‘s largest fund houses, has launched…
Hong Kong’s HK Asia expands Bitcoin holdings after board approval
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Hong Kong’s HK Asia expands Bitcoin holdings after board approval

Hong Kong-based investment holding company HK Asia will buy more Bitcoin after securing board approval to expand its cryptocurrency holdings. According to a Feb. 23 announcement, the company’s board of executive and non-executive directors approved plans to increase the company’s…
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Hong Kong to focus on tokenization and stablecoins moving forward
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Hong Kong to focus on tokenization and stablecoins moving forward

Hong Kong will prioritize tokenization and stablecoins in boosting the country’s web3 ecosystem, says Financial Services Secretary, Christopher Hui. According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu considers…
Crypto exchange Bullish secures regulatory approval to offer service in Hong Kong
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Crypto exchange Bullish secures regulatory approval to offer service in Hong Kong

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish has obtained licensing approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for its Hong Kong arm. Bullish Global, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, has secured two licenses for its Hong Kong arm,…
LTP becomes first licensed virtual asset prime brokerage in Hong Kong
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LTP becomes first licensed virtual asset prime brokerage in Hong Kong

LTP has obtained five key licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, positioning itself as a regulated leader in the industry. The licenses, granted to its Hong Kong subsidiary LiquidityTech Limited, cover a broad range of regulated activities. …
Standard Chartered teams up with Animoca Brands to issue Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin
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Standard Chartered teams up with Animoca Brands to issue Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT have formed a joint venture to apply for a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin license. Standard Chartered‘s Hong Kong branch, crypto venture firm Animoca Brands, and HKT have teamed up to launch a joint venture…
Hong Kong’s SFC holds first-ever crypto advisory committee meeting
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Hong Kong’s SFC holds first-ever crypto advisory committee meeting

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission held the first meeting of its Virtual Asset Consultative Panel on Feb. 14, marking a key step in shaping the city’s crypto regulations. According to the official announcement, the panel was led by SFC…
Hong Kong’s HashKey raises $30m from Chinese venture firm Gaorong Ventures: report
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Hong Kong’s HashKey raises $30m from Chinese venture firm Gaorong Ventures: report

Beijing-based venture capital firm Gaorong Ventures has reportedly backed HashKey Group with $30 million, valuing the operator of Hong Kong’s top crypto exchange at $1.5 billion. Hong Kong-based HashKey Group has secured a $30 million investment from Beijing’s Gaorong Ventures,…
Hong Kong lawmaker calls for crypto acceleration after U.S. crypto czar press conference
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Hong Kong lawmaker calls for crypto acceleration after U.S. crypto czar press conference

Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng urges regulators to accelerate pro-crypto initiatives in the region after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ press conference. In a recent post, Ng emphasizes the importance of the press conference conducted by U.S. AI and crypto…
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HashKey Capital wins regulatory approval to target professional crypto investors in Hong Kong
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HashKey Capital wins regulatory approval to target professional crypto investors in Hong Kong

With its latest approval from Hong Kong’s SFC, HashKey Capital can offer crypto investment strategies to professional investors. HashKey Capital has received approval from Hong Kong‘s Securities and Futures Commission to offer discretionary account management for cryptocurrencies under the existing…
Hong Kong’s SFC ramps up crypto oversight with new staff
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Hong Kong’s SFC ramps up crypto oversight with new staff

Hong Kong’s SFC is hiring more crypto regulators, aiming to strengthen market surveillance and speed up exchange approvals. Hong Kong is doubling down on its ambition to become a global crypto hub, with its securities regulator proposing an expansion of…
Hong Kong SFC grants new licenses to Panthertrade and YAX
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Hong Kong SFC grants new licenses to Panthertrade and YAX

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued virtual asset licenses to local crypto exchanges Panthertrade and YAX. Hong Kong financial authorities have updated their list of virtual asset trading platforms that have received an operating license from the…
Hong Kong’s Gen Z prefers Bitcoin over property, survey reveals
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Hong Kong’s Gen Z prefers Bitcoin over property, survey reveals

A survey by Hong Kong’s brokerage firm Futu reveals that Gen Z is highly optimistic about crypto, seeing three times more potential in Bitcoin than in real estate. A new survey by Hong Kong brokerage firm Futu Securities shows that…
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Hong Kong SFC: New licenses for virtual asset platforms
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Hong Kong SFC: New licenses for virtual asset platforms

Hong Kong regulators have vowed to issue new licenses for crypto trading platforms in the country after a lengthy review process. According to Chinese media outlet SINA Finance, Executive Director of the Intermediary Department of the Hong Kong Securities and…
Hong Kong construction firm Ming Shing invests $47m in Bitcoin to boost liquidity
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Hong Kong construction firm Ming Shing invests $47m in Bitcoin to boost liquidity

Hong Kong-based Ming Shing Group has invested $47 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 500 BTC as a short-term strategy to enhance liquidity and asset value. Public construction firm Ming Shing Group has joined the list of non-tech companies diversifying into cryptocurrency,…
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Crypto-friendly ZA Bank considers opening physical branches in Hong Kong: report
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Crypto-friendly ZA Bank considers opening physical branches in Hong Kong: report

ZA Bank, a digital neobank offering crypto trading, is reportedly considering physical branches in Hong Kong following new HKMA rules. Hong Kong‘s digital banks are exploring the possibility of opening physical branches as the local regulator introduced new rules allowing...
Hong Kong lawmaker wants to add Bitcoin to national reserves to boost financial security
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Hong Kong lawmaker wants to add Bitcoin to national reserves to boost financial security

Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang suggested the region should start adding Bitcoin to its national reserves as a way to boost financial security. According to the local newspaper Wen Wei Po, Wu said Hong Kong regulators should study the impact...
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China’s central bank spotlights Hong Kong’s crypto licensing system in new report
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China’s central bank spotlights Hong Kong’s crypto licensing system in new report

The People’s Bank of China highlights Hong Kong’s active crypto licensing, as well as the prominence of cryptocurrency as an emerging trend in several countries in its recent Financial Stability report. In an excerpt from the Financial Stability Report 2024,...
Singapore outpaces Hong Kong in crypto adoption amid uneven regulatory approach
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Singapore outpaces Hong Kong in crypto adoption amid uneven regulatory approach

Singapore’s stance on crypto licenses has outpaced Hong Kong, where regulatory hurdles have slowed the city’s progress. Singapore is signaling progress in becoming a global hub for the crypto business as the city-state granted 13 new crypto licenses in 2024,...
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Bitcoin’s surge sparks 30% hike in mining gear prices as buyers move to Hong Kong
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Bitcoin’s surge sparks 30% hike in mining gear prices as buyers move to Hong Kong

Bitcoin’s recent price surge has driven up mining equipment costs, with Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei district—a global hub for crypto hardware—seeing a notable 30% price hike.  
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Hong Kong gives conditional licenses to four crypto exchanges
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Hong Kong gives conditional licenses to four crypto exchanges

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms.  The platforms — Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology — must meet specific regulatory conditions...
Hex Trust launches HT Markets MENA to facilitate crypto-fiat conversions
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Hex Trust launches HT Markets MENA to facilitate crypto-fiat conversions

Crypto custodian firm Hex Trust officially launches HT Market MENA, enabling institutional investors to make crypto-fiat conversions through the firm’s licensed custody platform. In a press release received by crypto.news, the crypto custodian stated that the services provided by the...
Hong Kong pushes forward with stablecoin bill in legislative council
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Hong Kong pushes forward with stablecoin bill in legislative council

Hong Kong presents a stablecoin bill to solidify its digital asset regulatory framework. At a legislative council meeting on Dec. 18, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, presented a stablecoin bill in its second reading....
Hong Kong vows to finish crypto asset reporting framework by 2026
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Hong Kong vows to finish crypto asset reporting framework by 2026

The Hong Kong government declared to the OECD Global Forum that its regulators plan to implement a crypto asset reporting framework to combat cross-border tax evasion. Regulators plan to complete the necessary legislative amendments before 2026. In the Organization for...
Hong Kong’s crypto broker OSL adds support for TON into OTC services
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Hong Kong’s crypto broker OSL adds support for TON into OTC services

OSL Digital Securities has expanded its OTC offerings with the addition of Toncoin, boosting investor access to The Open Network’s native token. Hong Kong‘s regulated crypto broker OSL Digital Securities has added Toncoin (TON) to its over-the-counter trading services, allowing...
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Hong Kong Treasury says crypto is not a ‘target asset’ for its Exchange Fund
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Hong Kong Treasury says crypto is not a ‘target asset’ for its Exchange Fund

The Hong Kong Treasury Department does not consider crypto to be a ‘target asset’ for the nation’s Exchange Fund, even though it does invest a small portion of funds into crypto assets. According to local media outlet On CC, Hong...
Hong Kong looks to speed up crypto regulation amid rising sector demands
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Hong Kong looks to speed up crypto regulation amid rising sector demands

Hong Kong is exploring ways to expedite updates to its crypto regulations in response to the fast-growing global sector. The fast growth of the crypto sector is pushing Hong Kong to reconsider its regulations, with talks focused on speeding up...
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Bybit will not support yuan trading but allows Chinese users with VPN
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Bybit will not support yuan trading but allows Chinese users with VPN

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said that mainland Chinese users can use a virtual private network to trade crypto on the platform, though it will not support yuan trading any time soon. According to a report by South China Morning Post,...
Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs set new record for monthly trading volume with $154m
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Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs set new record for monthly trading volume with $154m

Monthly trading volume in November for three Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs surged to $154 million in November, setting a new record-high on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. According to data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the total monthly...
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Justin Sun eats $6.2m dollar Cattelan banana art work in Hong Kong event
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Justin Sun eats $6.2m dollar Cattelan banana art work in Hong Kong event

Tron creator Justin Sun has reportedly eaten the $6.2 million banana from Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” sculpture. Sun previously bought the banana at a Sotheby’s auction. Streaming live on his X account, Tron(TRON) founder Justin Sun ate Cattelan’s banana at an...
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Hong Kong’s HKMA launches grant to accelerate bond tokenization adoption
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Hong Kong’s HKMA launches grant to accelerate bond tokenization adoption

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has introduced a three-year digital bond grant scheme, offering incentives of up to HK$2.5 million to encourage tokenized bond issuances. In its latest bid to drive blockchain adoption, Hong Kong has introduced a new scheme...